Scientist​/Engineer, Inhalation Research & Development

Division Overview

Aurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena. The support and expertise of our parent organization has give Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly.

The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs. In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products. Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in.

The Inhalation Scientist / Engineer is responsible for metered dose inhaler (MDI) pre-formulation, formulation, process development, and lab / pilot scale MDI filling as well as analytical support.

• Formulates solution and suspension MDIs
• Selects components (valves, cans, actuators, dose counters, overwraps) for MDI development
• Develops, troubleshoots, and optimizes MDI processes from lab to pilot scale
• Assists in scale up and transfer of processes from pilot to exhibit and commercial scale
• Maintains a state of readiness of the MDI process equipment by performing preventive maintenance, calibration or functional modification as necessary
• Characterizes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for respiratory products using techniques such as particle size by laser diffraction, Karl Fischer (KF) moisture analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and microcalorimetry
• Generates process documentation and operating instructions
• Prepares written protocols and reports
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and cGMP
• Analytical thinker and problem solver
• Experience in MDI formulation and performance testing
• Experience in MDI processing from R&D / pilot scale
• Exhibit or commercial MDI process experience preferred
• Strong mechanical skills
• Experience in statistical design of experiments as applied to MDI formulation and processes is a plus

BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field or MS with 2+ years’ experience

$60,000 to $80,000, Annual Bonus

• Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
• Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
• Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
• Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday

• LAB TECHNICIANS - Must be able to bend at the waist and knees as well as twist at the trunk.
• Must practice good personal hygiene
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
• PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees.
• Position requires working in the laboratory as well as sitting.

Category III:
Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.